Pakistan resolves to intensify cooperation with ASEAN

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday held a meeting with President of Singapore Halimah Yacob and exchanged views on enhancing mutual cooperation, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

During his meeting with the Singaporean president, Foreign Minister Bilawal discussed matters relating to enhanced engagement and mutually beneficial cooperation. 

The foreign minister also expressed Pakistan’s desire to intensify cooperation with ASEAN. 

FM @BBhuttoZardari called on President of Singapore H.E. Halimah Yacob today. In the meeting enhanced engagement and mutually beneficial cooperation were discussed. FM shared Pakistan’s desire to intensify cooperation with ASEAN pic.twitter.com/G8YbKYwkoz

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 9, 2022

Earlier, Foreign Minister Bilawal also met with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan. 

The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance bilateral engagements and cooperation. They also expressed support for the ASEAN-led processes in Asia Pacific

FM @BBhuttoZardari met with his counterpart H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan @VivianBala in Singapore. The two leaders:
• Reviewed the state of bilateral relations
• Agreed to enhance bilateral engagements and cooperation
• Expressed support for ASEAN-led processes in Asia Pacific pic.twitter.com/JIS19UC8Re

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 9, 2022

Bilawal on Wednesday embarked on a two-day visit to Indonesia and Singapore to hold meetings with his counterparts and attend international events.

In Bali, Indonesia, the foreign minister held a bilateral meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. He also participated in two multilateral events including 15th Bali Democracy Forum and an international conference on Afghan women’s education. 

Reporter Mohsinul Mulk